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  Washington (AFP) May 12, 2025 The United States announced new sanctions Monday against Iran over its nuclear program, despite ongoing negotiations between the two countries over the sensitive issue. The latest sanctions target three Iranian citizens and an Iranian entity with links to Tehran's Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research, also known by its Persian acronym SPND. "Iran continues to substantially expand its nuclear program and carry out dual-use research and development activities applicable to nuclear wea ... read more |
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Trump says would be 'stupid' to reject Qatari Air Force One giftWashington (AFP) May 12, 2025 US President Donald Trump on Monday angrily dismissed concerns over his plans to receive a jet from Qatar to be used as Air Force One, saying it would be "stupid" not to accept such a gift. ... more  
Indian PM Modi vows strong response to any future 'terrorist attack'New Delhi (AFP) May 12, 2025 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed Monday to respond strongly to any future "terrorist attack", and warned that New Delhi would not tolerate "nuclear blackmail" in the event of further conflict with Pakistan. ... more 
Iraq: PKK decision to disband boosts regional stabilityBaghdad (AFP) May 12, 2025 Iraq welcomed Monday the Kurdistan Workers' Party's (PKK) decision to disband and end its armed struggle against Turkey, saying it would strengthen regional stability. ... more 
Indian teams defuse bombs in Kashmir border areasUri, India (AFP) May 12, 2025 Expert teams on Monday defused unexploded bombs in India's border areas with Pakistan before letting displaced Kashmiri villagers return home following a ceasefire between the nuclear-armed foes. ... more |
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Rights groups take UK govt to court over Israel arms salesLondon (AFP) May 13, 2025 Rights groups and NGOs are dragging the UK government to court on Tuesday accusing it of breaching international law by supplying fighter jet parts to Israel amid the war in Gaza. ... more |
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Space Laser Communication Terminal Prototypes Enter Phase 2 for Advanced On-Orbit Crosslink CompatibilityLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 12, 2025 The United States Space Force's (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) has awarded contracts to CACI, General Atomics, and Viasat as part of Phase 2 of the $100 million Enterprise Space Terminal (EST) p ... more  
Capella Space Secures DIU Contract to Enhance Hybrid Space Architecture CapabilitiesLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 13, 2025 Capella Space Corp., a leading American satellite imaging company, has secured a contract from the U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to advance its synthetic aperture radar ... more
Rights groups take UK govt to court over Israel arms salesLondon (AFP) May 13, 2025 Rights groups and NGOs took the UK government to court on Tuesday accusing it of breaching international law by supplying fighter jet parts to Israel amid the war in Gaza. ... more 
Iran says it's open to temporary uranium enrichment limitsTehran (AFP) May 13, 2025 Iran is open to accepting temporary limits on its uranium enrichment, its deputy foreign minister said Tuesday, while adding that talks with the United States have yet to address such specifics. ... more |
U.S. imposes more Iran-related sanctions amid talks on new nuclear dealWashington DC (UPI) May 12, 2025 The United States on Monday sanctioned three Iranians and a related technology firm on accusations of advancing Tehran's nuclear weapons research, as the Trump administration continues to seek a new deal with the Middle Eastern country that would bar it from acquiring a nuclear weapon. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Saudis launch new AI firm ahead of Trump tripRiyadh, Saudi Arabia (AFP) May 12, 2025 Saudi Arabia said on Monday it was launching a new artificial intelligence company central to its strategy and investments, on the eve of a visit by US President Donald Trump. ... more  
Where things stand in the US-China trade warBeijing (AFP) May 12, 2025 The United States and China have agreed to slash tariffs on each other's goods, easing a trade war that has upended global markets and supply chains worth hundreds of billions. ... more  
Taiwan holds first live-fire of US high-tech rocket systemsTaiwan (AFP) May 12, 2025 Taiwan conducted Monday its first live-firing of High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) purchased from the United States, as the self-ruled island upgrades its capabilities to repel a potential Chinese attack. ... more  
Myanmar junta airstrike kills 22 at school: witnessesDepeyin, Myanmar (AFP) May 12, 2025 A Myanmar junta airstrike hit a school Monday killing 22 people, including 20 children, witnesses said, despite a purported humanitarian ceasefire called to help the Southeast Asian nation recover from a devastating earthquake. ... more |
Ecuador says 1,500 troops deployed to Amazon after deadly guerrilla clashQuito (AFP) May 12, 2025 Ecuador's Ministry of Defence on Monday said it had deployed 1,500 troops to an Amazon region to "find and eliminate" leftist guerrillas blamed for a recent ambush that killed 11 soldiers. ... more  
We're waiting to hug Edan, says grandmother of hostage to be freed from GazaTel Aviv (AFP) May 12, 2025 Among those waiting anxiously Monday for the release of Edan Alexander, the US-Israeli hostage held by Hamas since October 2023, was his grandmother who said she couldn't wait to hug him. ... more 
Syrian leader to miss Arab summit in IraqDamascus (AFP) May 12, 2025 Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa will not attend an upcoming Arab League summit in Baghdad, the Syrian presidency said on Monday, with Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani to represent Damascus at the event. ... more  
Jordan hospital treats war casualties from across Middle EastAmman (AFP) May 11, 2025 Shahd Tahrawi was wounded in an Israeli strike on Gaza, Hossam Abd al-Rahman suffered burns in an explosion in Iraq and bombardment in Yemen has left Mohammed Zakaria in need of multiple surgeries. ... more |
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Strike on Sudan's Darfur kills 14 members of one family: rescuersPort Sudan, Sudan (AFP) May 10, 2025 At least 14 members of the same family were killed in an air strike on a displacement camp in Sudan's war-torn Darfur region, a rescue group said Saturday, blaming paramilitaries. ... more 
Burkina leader seeks stronger military ties with RussiaMoscow (AFP) May 10, 2025 Burkina Faso's President Ibrahim Traore on Saturday called for deeper military and scientific links with Russia while on a visit to Moscow. ... more 
On patrol for jihadists with Mauritania's camel cavalryAchemime, Mauritania (AFP) May 9, 2025 A posse of turban-clad soldiers perched on "ships of the desert" may conjure images of the past but Mauritania's camelback cavalry play a vital role in the fight against jihadism today. ... more  
Myanmar junta chief meets China's Xi for first time: state mediaBangkok (AFP) May 10, 2025 Myanmar's junta chief met China's president for the first time since seizing power, state media reported Saturday, the highest-level meeting with a key ally for the internationally sanctioned military leader. ... more |
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NAL unveils SHOUT tracker upgrades powered by Iridium Enhanced SBD serviceLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 06, 2025 NAL Research has integrated Iridium's Enhanced Short Burst Data (ESBD) technology into its SHOUT series of tracking devices, reinforcing its role in providing advanced wireless and assured position, ... more |
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Orca AI Secures Series B Funding to Drive Autonomous Maritime SolutionsLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 07, 2025 Orca AI, a pioneering force in maritime technology, has secured $72.5 million in Series B funding to accelerate its efforts in autonomous shipping. The funding round was led by Brighton Park Capital ... more 
Sivers Semiconductors Joins Global Push for Satellite Network InteroperabilityLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 07, 2025 Sivers Semiconductors AB (STO: SIVE), a leading innovator in photonics and wireless technology, has officially joined the Digital Intermediate Frequency (IF) Interoperability (DIFI) Consortium, a gl ... more
India, Pakistan military to confer as ceasefire holdsNew Delhi (AFP) May 12, 2025 Indian and Pakistani military chiefs were set to confer Monday as a ceasefire that brought the nuclear-armed rivals back from the brink of all-out war held. ... more
Iran says nuclear talks 'difficult but useful', US 'encouraged'Muscat, Oman (AFP) May 11, 2025 Iran and the United States wrapped up nuclear talks in Oman on Sunday with no apparent breakthrough in a public standoff over enrichment, but with both sides confirming plans for future negotiations. ... more |
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